NBS Sport’s Jermaine Egesa was honored this week for his contributions to the Ugandan sports industry during the 7th APL Awards. These awards were initiated by the late Andrew Patrick Luwandaga, a budding commentator and sportscaster who served as an inspiration to many sports commentators today. Jermaine, who also serves as a show host on the BEATSNBALLs show, received the APL Mentorship Award at the 7th edition of the awards.
Jermaine, known for his commentary in the National Basketball League and the Startimes Uganda Premier League, expressed his gratitude on social media, acknowledging the teamwork that helped him achieve this milestone.
Sometimes words take flight
And only gratitude remains.
Grateful for the those that have shared this path.
Gratitude for an extraordinary team that I work with now.
For all the prayers that have led us here
And to the Almighty for the gift of talent and life#UnerringlyGrateful pic.twitter.com/3t8IUWGjv4— Jermaine Egesa (@jermaine_egesa) September 14, 2023
Here’s a glimpse into Jermaine Egesa’s sports journey:
– Joined UBC (Magic 100Fm) in 2011.
– Awarded Magic 100Fm’s Best Commentator of the Year in 2015 by the late Dr. Andrew Patrick Luwandaga.
– Hosted the National Cross Country Championships at Kololo in 2017.
– Commentated the Africa Heavyweight Championship between Shafik Kiwanuka & Thamsanga Dube, graced by the World Boxing Federation President Howard Goldberg Ivor in 2019.
– Hosted and Commentated the First Ever Armed Forces Appreciation Motocross Championship in 2019.
– Lead Commentator for two seasons of the Uganda Boxing Champions League.
– Official Commentator of the NSSF KAVC International Volleyball Tournament 2023.
– Has worked with UBC (Magic 100 FM), Vision Group (Urban TV), and is currently with Next Media Services at NBS Sport & Sanyuka Prime.
– Lead Commentator of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League for 2 consecutive seasons on Sanyuka (Prime).
– Invited by CAF as the sole Commentator from East Africa to cover the CHAN 2022 tournament in Algeria.
– Known as the voice on NBS Sport for events including The National Rugby League & Rugby 7s, The National Athletics Meets, numerous marathons & runs, The MTN Action Kingdom Bike Races, and County Football tournaments.
He received his award from the Chief Guest, Mr. Victo.
